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RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO REVIEW THE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BISCAYNE BAY TASK FORCE AND PROVIDE AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION, INCLUDING FEASIBILITY, COST, AND POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES; REQUIRING A PRESENTATION TO THIS BOARD AND A WRITTEN REPORT ON AN EXPEDITED BASIS

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WHEREAS, the health and well-being of Biscayne Bay are inextricably linked to the economic and environmental well-being of Miami-Dade County; and
WHEREAS, Biscayne Bay provides Miami-Dade County residents and visitors with ecological and environmental benefits, beauty, and serenity; and
WHEREAS, part of Biscayne Bay lies within Biscayne National Park, and this renowned national park provides recreational opportunities as well as significant environmental value; and
WHEREAS, in addition, Biscayne Bay supports industries such as tourism, commercial and recreational fishing, and other water-based recreational activities; and
WHEREAS, in 2019, this Board adopted Resolution No. R-165-19, creating the Biscayne Bay Task Force to address issues that affect the health and well-being of Biscayne Bay; and
WHEREAS, the Biscayne Bay Task Force�s purpose was to develop recommendations and an action plan identifying problem areas and prioritizing projects for Biscayne Bay, and to present them in a report to this Board; and
WHEREAS, the Biscayne Bay Task Force has now produced its report, which contains numerous recommendations for this Board, a copy of which is attached and incorporated by reference; and
WHEREAS, the Biscayne Bay Task Force�s recommendations have come out at a time of crisis for Biscayne Bay; and
WHEREAS, as reported in the local news, there have recently been large fish kills in Biscayne Bay, and it is believed that the health of Biscayne Bay may be at a critical tipping point; and
WHEREAS, urgent action by the County is needed to maintain, restore, and protect Biscayne Bay, for the benefit of our community and for future generations; and
WHEREAS, as such, this Board wishes to direct the County Mayor or County Mayor�s designee to review the Biscayne Bay Task Force�s report and recommendations and to provide this Board, on an expedited basis, with an implementation plan for immediate action, including feasibility, cost, and potential funding sources,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that this Board:
Section 1. Directs the County Mayor or County Mayor�s designee to review the Biscayne Bay Task Force�s report and recommendations and to provide this Board, on an expedited basis, with an implementation plan for immediate action, including feasibility, cost, and potential funding sources.
Section 2. Directs the County Mayor or County Mayor�s designee to make a presentation to this Board at the October 6, 2020 meeting, with respect to the County Mayor�s implementation plan for immediate action pursuant to section 1 above.
Section 3. Directs the County Mayor or County Mayor�s designee to prepare a written report with the County Mayor�s implementation plan for immediate action pursuant to section 1 above, and to place the report on an agenda of this Board as required by Ordinance No. 14-65 within 30 days of the effective date of this resolution.